Kristin Smith-Padmore
#5 Sheraton Heights, Christ Church
Summary
Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior I
Nexa Financial Services (Formerly BDO Barbados)
07.2023 - Current
- Managing and leading audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and client requirements
- Preparing and delivering audit reports and findings to clients and senior management within established deadlines, enabling informed decision-making across diverse industries, encompassing hospitality, construction, agriculture, and finance sectors.
Audit Senior II
BDO Barbados
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised audit teams and cultivated strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns promptly and effectively
- Supervised and trained audit staff, fostering a collaborative team environment and supporting professional growth and development.
Staff Accountant I
BDO Barbados
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed client's accounting and control systems, identifying areas for improvement, analyzing client data, communicating any findings to audit team and clients
- Prepared tax computations and drafted financial statements.
Staff Accountant II
BDO Barbados
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted audits ensuring adherence to the adopted audit methodology.
- Utilized audit tools and methodology to effectively document audit procedures and results.
Audit Assistant
BDO Barbados
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided support to senior team members on engagements by gathering and organizing evidence, examining financial documents, and verifying transactions
- Performed accuracy checks on prepared financial statements.
Accounting Intern
Business Advisory Services Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Utilized QuickBooks to complete tasks such as invoicing, billing and completing bank reconciliations.
- Drafted financial statements for several companies.
Intern
Walt Disney World
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated observation skills and resourcefulness during guest interactions
- Additionally, exceptional communication skills were required to functioning in a multicultural team in a fast paced environment catering to over 500 guests daily.
Education
Professional Designation - Accounting
Association of Chartered Accountants
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of The West Indies
Barbados05.2019
Associates Degree - Accounting & Information Technology
Barbados Community College
Barbados06.2015
Skills
- Professional Skepticism
- Risk Assessment Analysis
- Critical problem-solving
- Continuous learning mindset
- MS Office Suite
- Data Snipper
Accomplishments
- ACCA Caribbean: Top Performer, Performance Management to performer the March 2020 exam sitting, placing 22nd worldwide.
- RBC Scholarship Winner: Accounting & Finance
References
Mrs. Rashida Ishmael,
Ayuda Professional Services Inc.
CEO/Principal Accountant
Former Manager (4 years)
rishmael@ayudabb.com or 246-259-8576
Mr. Michael Jones
Family Friend (20 years)
capt.mjones@gmail.com or 246-826-2356
Mr. Raymond Carter,
Business Advisory Services Inc.
Accounting Manager
rcarter@basi.bb, 246-234-8192
Timeline
Audit Senior I
Nexa Financial Services (Formerly BDO Barbados)
07.2023 - Current
Audit Senior II
BDO Barbados
07.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Accountant I
BDO Barbados
07.2021 - 06.2022
Staff Accountant II
BDO Barbados
07.2020 - 07.2021
Audit Assistant
BDO Barbados
07.2019 - 06.2020
Accounting Intern
Business Advisory Services Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
Walt Disney World
07.2015 - 01.2016
Professional Designation - Accounting
Association of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of The West Indies
Associates Degree - Accounting & Information Technology
Barbados Community College
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